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If your Symfony project needs someone who understands the business problem before touching the code, reads the full spec before asking questions, and ships clean work on time — that is what I do. I have been building PHP and Symfony applications for over a decade, working with product teams across Europe and beyond. My background is full-stack: Symfony backends, REST APIs, React frontends, MySQL, Docker — but my real value is that I think architecturally. I do not just implement tickets. I spot the design issue three tickets ahead, I ask the question the brief missed, and I write code that does not need to be rewritten six months later. What clients get when they work with me: - A developer who communicates clearly and proactively — no chasing, no silence - Clean, maintainable code built on solid architecture principles (DDD, SOLID, separation of concerns) - Someone who has led engineering teams and understands what stakeholders actually need, not just what they said - Reliable delivery: I meet deadlines, I flag blockers early, and I finish what I start I work best on well-scoped projects with clear goals, and on long-term part-time engagements where I become a trusted part of the team. I am based in Spain (CET timezone), fluent in English and Spanish, and conversational in Italian — which works well for European clients. If you have a Symfony codebase that needs expert attention, an API to build, or a feature that has been sitting in the backlog too long — let us talk.

I am web developer, I started with this work about ten years ago like a freelance. I builded websites for small business of my community. At the same time I start to study many topic of Computer Science, like Java, PHP, WebApps development and I started a bootcamp like a FullStack developer. I know strongly that in this area, is a must still study every day to improve our skills and can give to our customers the best experience like a freelance. I am proactive person, commitment with his work, and a great team worker.

✅ Expert-Vetted Developer | Digital Solutions Architect | Founder of Apptimist Studio Helping startups and scaling businesses build world-class digital products with speed, strategy, and confidence. **** About Me**** I'm a product-focused software engineer and systems architect with over a decade of experience helping teams bring their digital ideas to life. I lead Apptimist Studio, a product development studio that partners with early-stage and scaling companies to build high-quality, scalable web and mobile applications. Whether you're launching your MVP, rebuilding an outdated platform, or need a fractional CTO to guide your tech decisions—I can help. ****What I Do**** ✅ I work with founders, product teams, and agencies to: - Build MVPs or complete products from scratch - Act as an outsourced CTO or technical co-founder - Translate business goals into clear, executable development plans - Lead and manage remote product teams - Set up scalable, cloud-native infrastructure - Improve code quality, security, and system reliability ****Core Expertise**** ✅ Product Strategy & Ownership - Defining, prioritizing, and delivering product features with a user-first mindset ✅ Custom Web Application Development - Python, Django, PostgreSQL, Docker, ECS ✅ Cloud & Infrastructure Architecture - AWS (Certified Cloud Practitioner), EC2, ECS, S3, CloudFormation, Terraform ✅ DevOps & Automation - CI/CD, Kubernetes, containerized environments, scalable backend workflows ✅ System Design & Data Architecture - Secure, API-first, modular systems for long-term growth ✅ UX/UI Oversight - Working alongside in-house designers and researchers to ensure product-market fit. While I personally focus on strategy, systems, and technical leadership, I work closely with our in-house expert UX/UI designers and developers to deliver seamless, user-centered experiences across web and mobile platforms. If awarded a UX/UI project, I’d bring in one of our senior UX/UI specialists to collaborate with me and ensure we cover all bases — from user research and wire-framing to pixel-perfect UI design and implementation. This means you get a cohesive, end-to-end team without the hassle of managing multiple freelancers. ****Selected Work**** I’ve worked with global corporations, fast-growing startups, and everything in between. ****Highlights include**** ✅ Thrive Circle – Infrastructure and backend for a US wellness app ✅ SPAR - E-commerce platform for modernised in-store, self-checkout grocery shopping ✅ ZIM Connections – Global eSIM tech platform with complex onboarding flows ✅ Muzeo Treats – Full custom e-commerce build for gourmet gifting ✅ Nescafé É (Nestlé) – Internal innovation portal for global teams ✅ Tamarack Idaho – Resort booking tools and mobile feature development ✅ European Bank (Confidential) – Data pipelines and secure cloud systems ✅ Industry 4.0 Digital Tools – Manufacturing optimization for Italy & Slovenia ✅ IoT Security Projects – Secure prototyping with MircoSec in Singapore ****About Me**** I hold a Master’s degree in Engineering of Computing Systems from Politecnico di Milano and am a Certified AWS Cloud Practitioner. I'm also the author of On Understanding the Causes of Software Defectiveness, a book focused on improving software quality and reliability. Over the years, I've worked with Forbes 200 companies such as Accenture, Pirelli, and Spar, as well as numerous startups across Europe, the U.S., and Asia. ****Why Clients Choose Me**** ✅ I combine deep technical expertise with clear product thinking ✅ I communicate openly, proactively, and with transparency ✅ I lead projects with structure, accountability, and a focus on business outcomes ✅ I offer long-term partnerships—not just code drops If you're looking for a reliable technical partner who understands both engineering and product strategy, let's talk. I’d be happy to learn more about your project and see how I can help.

ABOUT ME I'm a full time freelance software developer and consultant, highly experienced in designing, developing and managing web, mobile and desktop applications of all sizes. I've been developing software commercially since 1998, and a hobby programmer since my childhood. I currently own and operate Brava Software Solutions, a software consulting and development agency currently based in Alicante, Spain. Previous clients and work experience include Quill Meetings, DHL, Securicor Omega Express, Capscan, Monsternett AS, The Restaurant Zone LLC, Sunfly, Dooster, Claims4Free and more. I'm a native English speaker, originally from London. WHY SHOULD YOU HIRE ME? Let's be honest .. you've probably seen my bid and thought, "Wow, that's a little higher than some of the others, what makes this guy worth it?" Well .. hire me and I'm sure you'll very quickly see why. Not only do you get a highly motivated and passionate software developer with decades of experience focused on your project, depending on your needs, you can also access to the highly talented team of engineers and dedicated project manager that my agency can provide. No middle men or answering services, you get to talk directly to the people working on your code. I also strive to offer a flexibility towards my clients needs that is hard to find in this industry and will happily adapt working hours to suit your needs, whether you need just a few hours every now and then, or a huge dedicated burst to meet a deadline, you'll find you can count on me to deliver. Not only do I pride myself on producing clean, robust test-driven and fully linted code, but because it's second nature to me I can also do this fast and efficiently. I'm confident that you'll not only receive outstanding results, but as my many repeat clients will agree, you'll end up getting far more value than the cheaper competitors. I'm also very picky about the projects I choose to bid on, only pursuing ones that I feel will be truly engaging over the long term. By approaching work this way, you'll find that I throw myself into my work like nobody else. You'll find that you'll get not just a developer, but an individual who's genuinely passionate about what he does and someone you can rely on to handle every technical aspect of your project from start to finish and beyond if needed. EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS I am widely experienced in several areas of software development having undertaken a large range of jobs over the years from traditional desktop applications to modern cloud and mobile based technologies. My speciality areas include: - Business optimisation and integration through carefully designed bespoke software. - Desktop application development with C++ - Back end web and application development with Python / Django / Flask. - LLM / AI integration and customisation. - Front end web and single page development with Javascript and Typescript (inc JQuery, Angular, Bootstrap). - Web development, administration and automation with PHP (inc Wordpress). - Mobile application development with Java, C and Python. - Cross platform desktop application development including Windows, Mac, Linux and Android using C++, Javascript and Electron. - Unity 3D / C# / Godot / Unreal engine game development. Other key skills include the following: - Test driven development - Code profiling and optimization (particularly for high traffic sites) - Docker & Vagrant - Amazon Web Services - Bootstrap - SQL, Database design deployment and scaling (including MySQL, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL solutions such as Apache Cassandra) - Multimedia Processing & Delivery (inc working with Flash Media Server, Wowza and WMS, as well as developing custom media processing and playback solutions in C++) I am a strong supporter of open source technologies and use Linux as my primary work platform. In addition to Linux, I also have significant development experience on Windows and many Windows specific toolchains such as Visual Studio as well as moderate experience with both desktop and mobile application development on Mac OS. I am happy to consider projects of all shapes and sizes, and pride myself on offering a fast, friendly and reliable service, and am always happy to push the extra mile for you. Programming has been my passion from an early age and I take great pride in the work I provide, always aiming to perceive the long term goals of any project and avoiding shortcuts in order to build the best product possible. Up to date references and examples of my recent work are available upon request.

I am an experienced technical requirements engineer and a technical writer with a professional programming background and additional expertise in agile project management. I provide end-to-end services, from initial business idea sketches to project release and ongoing support. What can I help you with: 1. Technical business analysis: gathering, analyzing, and managing requirements for information systems; writing full technical specifications for development. 2. Designing data structures and REST API integrations; prototyping interfaces. 3. Task management: assigning tasks to all team members, supporting development, performing acceptance testing, and managing release support. 4. User support and documentation: training users, providing consultations, and maintaining project documentation. 5. Technical writing: creating complete documentation packages, including system architecture and integrations, API documentation, database design, workflows, interfaces, and user manuals. I am eager to contribute to the implementation and support of your project as a responsible and experienced professional.